Bristol City 0-1 Walsall result, stats and report

Dom Ballard's 31st-minute header proved the difference as Bristol City ground out a 1-0 Championship victory over a disciplined but toothless Watford side on Friday night at Ashton Gate.

Lincoln City nicked all three points at Bristol City thanks to Freddie Draper's second-half strike, as the hosts dominated possession but lacked the cutting edge to make it count.

Southampton put Bristol City to the sword at St Mary's, with Cyle Larin scoring twice and the hosts converting their chances with clinical efficiency in a 4-1 Championship victory. The scoreline tells you everything you need to know about who competed harder on the day.

Bristol City ground out a 2-1 Championship win over Portsmouth despite finishing with ten men, as second-half goals from Lorent Tolaj and Jason Knight proved just enough to survive a nervy late Portsmouth penalty.

Walsall bossed possession and created more than enough to win, but a 0-0 draw against Leyton Orient in the Carabao Cup means the tie goes to a shootout. Twenty shots. Five on target. No goals. Work that one out.

Bristol City dismantled a shambolic Preston side 3-1 at Deepdale, with the hosts offering almost nothing in defence and even less in terms of desire. Scott Twine set the tone inside four minutes and Preston never recovered.

Bristol City host Blackburn at Ashton Gate on Tuesday night in a Championship clash that neither side can afford to let slip. Both teams have been conceding too freely and the margins are razor thin.

Charlton host Bristol City at The Valley on Saturday looking to halt a run of inconsistency that has seen them ship goals and struggle for clean sheets. Bristol City arrive with three wins from their last five and serious confidence.